Slumbering for the evolution

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Tailless jumping spider

One of the regular sighting at this particular portion of the garden, especially this particular plant, these tailless jumping spiders are usually seen slumbering in the cozy enclosure of their, almost invisible webbed housing. Usually seen almost in translucent phase, this surprisingly had some colours evolving on its abdomen. Its interesting how a similar species prefer this particular plant, especially the under side of its leaf for evolving into the next phase of its life cycle.

EXIF:
Canon 80D
Canon 100mm macro
F/13
Shutterspeed 1/160
ISO 320
Handheld, external flash fired + LED light for back lighting the leaf

Location: Thane

[Mrudul Godbole]

The top angle helps to see the spider fully. Agree quite unique colours in its abdomen area, kind of black stripes on its body. It might be feeding on the insects which come on this particular plant. Good details. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Tough scene. The back light at the top corner takes the attention away from the subject. A bit more light on the spider would have been great. Thanks for sharing.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi